Road Test

Ford’s improved Ranger really has gone large in its appeal as a competitive proposition against tough rivals in the pick-up segment. The idea is to tempt everyone from builders to surf-boarding, mountain-biking families with what is now a very complete product indeed. It took Ford a long time to create a pick-up tailored to the needs of European customers but

Ford brings us a fourth-generation version of its Galaxy seven-seater and this model boosts safety, is more efficient and brings an innovative third seat folding system. With a wide range of engines and improved interior quality, this one’s going to be at the top of quite a few family shortlists. Background On the face of it, building a large MPV

The Ford Mondeo pulls out all the stops in a bid to convince British buyers that the medium-range family hatch isn’t a thing of the past. With excellent economy from a range of downsized engines, the sort of cabin tech you thought was the preserve of the premium German marques and a box-fresh chassis with an all-wheel drive option, there

The Ford C-MAX compact MPV has been treated to a wash and brush up. Cleaner styling and engines are a big draw, with the introduction of a Focus-style dashboard and a 1.5-litre diesel powerplant that’ll be the big seller here in the UK. Refinement has been improved and there are a stack of high-tech options to consider. Compromise doesn’t have

The Ford Focus has evolved, this improved MK3 version offering slicker looks, higher interior quality and extra technology. There’s also greater efficiency beneath the bonnet thanks to the addition of a hi-tech range of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines. The best part though, is that this car still remains as rewarding to drive as it’s always been. The Focus might

Bigger but not too big, faster but not too fast, plusher but not too plush, Ford’s Ka city car treads a fine line in second generation guise. Fortunately, it has a huge bank of customers loyal from the first generation version to fall back on if all else fails. There’s a more efficient petrol engine on offer, plus a diesel

Ford’s Fiesta van gets off to a great start in life in being based on their Fiesta supermini. The carrying capacity isn’t huge but its driving experience, design and build quality set new standards for the sector. Background By far and away the simplest route to creating a class leading small car-derived van is to start with a class leading